Over the past few years, the broader conversation around data has shifted from the big data hype to business decision-makers increasingly asking the question: what can we actually do with the data? This is a healthy shift, and as organizations are making it they are discovering that data can no longer be treated just as a tactical ingredient, but should instead be considered a strategic asset. This shift in how organizations perceive the importance of their data and analytics operations is contributing to the emergence of a new role in the c-suite. Establishing the role of a Chief Data Officer…